Man shot in shoulder while riding in vehicle

SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- A man was shot in the shoulder early this morning while riding in a vehicle near North Geddes Street and Interstate 690.

Police said the 20-year-old arrived at Upstate University Hospital in a private vehicle with a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Police arrived at the hospital at 2 a.m. regarding the shooting.

The victim told police that he was riding in the vehicle on North Geddes Street near the on-ramp to I-690 when he heard multiple gunshots. One bullet struck him, police said. The injury was not life-threatening.

The victim told police he didn’t know where the shots came from and couldn’t provide suspect information.

Police are asking anyone with information to call the department at (315)442-5222 or use the department’s “SPD tips” app. Calls can be confidential, and tips on the app can be anonymous.